The cyber crime police arrested a 52-year-old graphic designer on Wednesday for allegedly harassing a model on her social media page.
Based on a complaint, the accused, Thammanna Phikarappa Hadimani, was arrested from a lodge in Belagavi where he had taken shelter. The accused worked for a Kannada and English magazine in Bengaluru.
According to the police, the accused allegedly sent lewd messages and photos. The woman told him not to do so several times before filing a complaint with the social media platform and the cyber crime police.
The accused then deleted the messages and went underground.
Investigations revealed that he is a habitual offender who was arrested by the Ashok Nagar police four years ago for a similar offence. He was out on bail and the case is pending in court.